4 Sep 2021
Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness.
Myopia is a common eye condition which causes blurred vision at a distance, but clear, more focused vision up close.Read more to find out the signs and causes of myopia , along with the treatments available.
4 Sep 2021
Farsightedness or longsightedness is largely hereditary, but can develop in anyone.
If you are farsighted you may have heard your optician refer to it as Hyperopia, or, hypermetropia.So what exactly causes farsightedness and how can it be corrected? Read on to find out the answer to these questions and more...
15 Jan 2021
We've all heard about blue light and it's potential to damage the eyes, but what exactly is blue light and what are it's dangers and benefits?
Read more to find out whether blue light is as dangerous as first thought and what you can do reduce any harmful effects.
Ever wondered why all baby's eyes are blue, how fast do we blink, or what percentage of coloured blind people are male? Thought so.
Here we have explained 24 interesting facts relating to the eyes, great for those wanting to up their general knowledge for the pub quiz.One question that often comes up when trying to decide between contact lenses and eyeglasses is the cost.
Many people wonder if contacts lenses cost less over time than conventional prescription glasses, the answer is somewhat complex and depends on your specific circumstances.Here we compare the cost of glasses verses contact lenses and what else you might want to consider before making your choice.Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by plants during specific times of the year.
It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.
Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.
Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your face may become blurry or smeary.Here we explain the exactly what presbyopia is, what causes it and what treatments are available.